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Pacific County Schools & Education

Pacific County, Washington

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

42/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

70.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

70.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,387

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

42/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 51/100

State Score Position

#35

of 39 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Pacific County

Measured School Summary

Pacific County has midrange measured school signals (score: 42/100) with a graduation rate of 70.4%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Pacific County spends $9,387 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 19% below the Washington average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Pacific County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

18 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

42/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #35 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.

Completion

70.4%

11.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$9,387

$137 above the state average

School coverage

18

6 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Pacific County has 18 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Pacific County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Pacific County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#35

of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Ocean Beach School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,033 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 2

6 listed schools in this county slice.

South Bend School District

Elementary and high visible

576 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 2Other 1

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Raymond School District

Elementary and high visible

483 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 1

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Willapa Valley School District

Elementary and high visible

344 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Ocean Beach School District is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Pacific County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pacific County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Pacific County, Washington

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Coastal Network of Small Schools

Pacific County supports 2,827 students through a network of 18 public schools across six districts. The infrastructure features a balanced mix of six elementary schools and six high schools, including three alternative learning programs.

Ocean Beach Leads the Region

Ocean Beach School District is the county's largest provider, educating 1,033 students across six campuses. South Bend and Raymond districts follow, and families should note there are currently no charter schools in the county.

Small-Town Learning Environments

Attending school here feels personal, with an average school size of just 177 students across rural and town settings. Ilwaco High School is the largest campus with 296 students, while many other facilities serve significantly smaller cohorts.

School Overview

Total Schools

18

in Pacific County

Reported Enrollment

2,827

18 schools reporting

School Districts

6

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle1
High6
Other5

6 School Districts in Pacific County

Ocean Beach School District

6 schools
1,033 students

South Bend School District

4 schools
576 students

Raymond School District

3 schools
483 students

Willapa Valley School District

2 schools
344 students

Naselle-Grays River Valley School District

2 schools
316 students

North River School District

1 school
75 students

18 Public Schools in Pacific County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 18 of 18 matching schools

Ilwaco High School

Ocean Beach School District

Ilwaco, 98624 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High296 students

Mike Morris Elementary

South Bend School District

SOUTH BEND, 98586 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary294 students

South Bend High School

South Bend School District

SOUTH BEND, 98586 / Town: Remote

Record7–12High266 students

Raymond Jr Sr High School

Raymond School District

RAYMOND, 98577 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High259 students

Hilltop Elementary School

Ocean Beach School District

Ilwaco, 98624 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle236 students

Raymond Elementary School

Raymond School District

Raymond, 98577 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary224 students

Long Beach Elementary School

Ocean Beach School District

Long Beach, 98631 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–2Primary221 students

Ocean Park Elementary

Ocean Beach School District

Ocean Park, 98640 / Town: Remote

Record3–5Primary196 students

Naselle-Grays River Valley Jr Sr High Schools

Naselle-Grays River Valley School District

NASELLE, 98638 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High191 students

Willapa Valley Middle-High

Willapa Valley School District

Menlo, 98561 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High186 students

Willapa Elementary

Willapa Valley School District

Menlo, 98561 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary158 students

Naselle-Grays River Valley Elementary

Naselle-Grays River Valley School District

NASELLE, 98638 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary125 students

North River School

North River School District

Cosmopolis, 98537 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other75 students

Ocean Beach Options Academy

Ocean Beach School District

Long Beach, 98631 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–12Alternative60 students

Ocean Beach Early Childhood Center

Ocean Beach School District

Long Beach, 98631 / Rural: Distant

RecordPKOther24 students

Pacific Virtual Learning

South Bend School District

South Bend, 98586 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–12Alternative16 students

Developmental Preschool

Raymond School District

Raymond, 98577 / Town: Remote

RecordPKSpecial Education0 students

Pacific County Jail

South Bend School District

South Bend, 98586 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,387

State avg $9,250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Washington counties have the highest graduation rates?
Wahkiakum County (95.0%), Lincoln County (91.7%), and Garfield County (90.0%) currently lead Washington among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Washington?
Across Washington counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,250. The highest current county values are Skamania County ($10,545), Ferry County ($10,380), and Pend Oreille County ($10,253). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Pacific County?
Pacific County has a school score of 42/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Pacific County?
The high school graduation rate in Pacific County is 70.4%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Pacific County spend per student?
Pacific County spends $9,387 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Pacific County, Washington — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Pacific County, Washington?

Pacific County supports 2,827 students through a network of 18 public schools across six districts. The infrastructure features a balanced mix of six elementary schools and six high schools, including three alternative learning programs.

What are the major school districts in Pacific County, Washington?

Ocean Beach School District is the county's largest provider, educating 1,033 students across six campuses. South Bend and Raymond districts follow, and families should note there are currently no charter schools in the county.

What is the school experience like in Pacific County?

Attending school here feels personal, with an average school size of just 177 students across rural and town settings. Ilwaco High School is the largest campus with 296 students, while many other facilities serve significantly smaller cohorts.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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